Education: All A’s in many related college courses from 3 different colleges; (kept blowing the grade curves and had to get out, answered many college teachers questions); Largely self taught since before being nature instructor in the Boy Scouts.

Teaching: “Flora and Fauna” sessions 2 years at K-4 alternative school in Laguna Beach; “Survival With Plants” at C.A.V.E. Creative Alternative Vocational Exploration, L.B.H.S.; “The Art and Joy of Gardening” 2 years at Saddleback Jr. College extension service; and 2 years at Laguna Beach City Recreation Department; taught beekeeping and composting on “Sprout Acres” tours; “Gardening” to Anneliesa’s private elementary and preschool students; and guest speaker at Orange Coast College.

Work Experience: Self-employed as “Green Gene” landscaper and gardener in Laguna Beach and Orange County Ca. since mid 70′s including clean ups, improvements, and consultations.. Beekeeping or removal services. A few years total at Green Thumb Nursery, Happy Plants Nursery, and Skip Davis Landscaping.